The Ferrers Specialist Arts College

URN: 122090 • Rushden NN10 8LF

Overview

Name
The Ferrers Specialist Arts College
URN
122090
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jonathan Giles (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
Website
Address
Queensway, Rushden NN10 8LF

Summary

The Ferrers Specialist Arts College, located in Rushden, Northamptonshire, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a capacity of 1,152 students. The school is committed to providing a high-quality educational experience, focusing on individual achievement and learning. The ethos of the school is built around the values of inclusivity, excellence, and the development of students as independent learners, equipping them with essential skills for success in both British and international contexts.

The school operates a House system, which plays a crucial role in supporting student welfare and academic progress. Each House is led by a Senior Tutor and includes various support staff to ensure that every student's needs are met. This structure fosters strong connections between home and school, allowing parents to engage actively in their child's education.

Curriculum offerings at The Ferrers include a diverse range of subjects, with a particular emphasis on the arts and technology. The school encourages students to take pride in their achievements, as demonstrated by recent successes in extracurricular activities such as table tennis, highlighting the school's commitment to fostering both academic and personal growth.

Key details

LA
Pre-LGR 2021 Northamptonshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1152
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2013-07-31
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northamptonshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1152
2024-09-11 1152
2023-09-11 1152
2022-09-11 1152
2021-09-11 1152
2020-09-11 1152

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